Independent Township, KS
Living in Independent Township
Bikeability
5
Walkability
21
Commute
94
Public Transit
6
Affordability
100
Public Safety
79
Airports
5
Hospitals
58
Colleges
17
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
29
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
535
Population
-180 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
31%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
56%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55k
Median Household Income
+$3.3k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+20% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector59%
Self-employed19%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$96k
Median Home Value
+$42k (2010–19)
-
Built 2000 or Later
$325
Median Monthly Rent
+$50 (2010–19)
72%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier35%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas13%
Utility gas71%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independent Township
United States45
Kansas56
Barton County46
Property Crime in Independent Township
United States48
Kansas58
Barton County61
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 30 | 1 | 5 |
Feb | 34 | 1 | 4 |
Mar | 43 | 2 | 3 |
Apr | 53 | 2 | 1 |
May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 79 | 4 | 0 |
Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
Sep | 68 | 2 | 0 |
Oct | 56 | 2 | 0 |
Nov | 42 | 1 | 1 |
Dec | 31 | 1 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independent Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado35
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independent Township, KS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independent Township, KS
St Joseph Elementary School
15 miles, S
Central Kansas Christian Academy
21 miles, SW
Great Bend Sda School
22 miles, SW
Hays Maranatha Christian School
44 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Independent Township, KS
Sterling College
30 miles, SE
Bethany College
46 miles, E
Central Christian College of Kansas
49 miles, E
Fort Hays State University
49 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independent Township, KS
Clara Barton Hospital
14 miles, W
Ellinwood District Hospital
15 miles, S
University of Ks Hlth System Great Bend Campus
20 miles, SW
Ellsworth County Medical Center
21 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Independent Township, KS
Hays Regional Airport
45 miles, NW
Salina Regional Airport
50 miles, E
Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower National Airport
87 miles, SE
Manhattan Regional Airport
107 miles, E